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Olive Garden

Olive Garden is readying a line of breadstick sandwiches, chairman says

 May 11, 2015

Jeff Smith had been a critic of the Italian chain’s signature breadsticks before leading a takeover of Darden Restaurants.

Darden buys another casual-dining growth brand

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 27, 2017

For $780 million in cash, the parent of Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse will add a growth chain with familiar management.

Treasury Sec'y Visits Chicago School to See NRAEF ProStart Course

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 21, 2004

CHICAGO - Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snow yesterday visited local Wharton High School and got a firsthand look at students participating in the...

Olive Garden’s new menu centers on Italian staples

May 21, 2015

Under its new management, the casual chain will next month debut a pared-down menu—one that’s focused on Italian comfort food and new twists on Olive Garden fan favorites, such as breadstick sandwiches.

Olive Garden

Jun. 11, 2017

A leading Italian chain known for its value-conscious positioning, deals and hearty portions

MFHA Unveils Multicultural Marketing Toolkit

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 13, 2006

The first edition of the multicultural marketing series encompasses the Hispanic market and launched last month at the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators...

Darden to spin off real-estate assets

Jun. 23, 2015

The Olive Garden parent says it will pay off $1 billion in debt by transferring holdings to a REIT and arranging for some sale-leasebacks.

Food

New ripple in off-premise: The take-home prep line

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 13, 2017

Shrink the serving line popularized by Chipotle, make it mobile, and you have the latest way some chains are striving to differentiate their catering options.

Tomato dishes

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 22, 2008

It is neither a fruit nor a vegetable. It can be red, green, yellow or even purple. It is the queen of the seasonal garden with a juiciness and flavor that capture summer. The tomato has it all! These restaurants make the most of this star ingredient.

Olive Garden’s all-you-can-eat passes sold out in record time

Sep. 18, 2015

All 2,000 passes were purchased in less than one second.

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